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Nature’s Symphony

What sort of sounds filter into your bedroom as you fall asleep at night?

Is it quiet or is your neighbor still entertaining guests as you fight for a good night’s sleep?

Do you live in the city where sirens, loud voices and even gunshots are your evening serenade?

Normally, when my bedtime arrives, it is quiet and sleep is not very elusive.

However, for the last week or so, we have been greeted by nature’s symphony as we slipped into dreamland.

I haven’t quite identified the species to whom credit is due, but they might be crickets. I never really thought that our apartment community was appealing to a cricket.. but I’m not an expert on the subject.

This morning I did some investigating about crickets did you know that their ears are located near their knees? Interesting… that creates an interesting mental picture.

Anyway, back to our evening symphony. The orchestra starts tuning up at dusk and continues their encore performances into the early hours of the morning.

Last night, I had the rare treat of getting comfortable to read for an hour before bedtime. My literary journey was accompanied by the most beautiful music that came floating in through the bedroom window.

I’m sure that an expert would tell me that what I was hearing had some greater significance, like a mating call, but for me last night, it was peaceful and inviting.

The message was clear:
Slow down. Relax. Be at peace. The day is almost done and a restful night awaits you.

Whatever your environment in your apartment community. I invite you to find a quiet place to reflect, renew and chill out of a while. Your body, mind and spirit will be eternally grateful.

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